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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Detailed Summary & Analysis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the old man do to prepare for the arrival of the shark?
(a) He baits a hook and throws out another line.
(b) He tosses the rotting fish carcasses overboard to distract the shark.
(c) He gets his harpoon ready.
(d) He thinks he is dreaming.

2. What does Santiago think might have caused the fish to jump so much?
(a) Hunger or fear.
(b) A school of dolphins.
(c) Just waking up.
(d) Needing more exercise.

3. Santiago hates these sharks because they were something more than killers like the Mako shark. What is that?
(a) Man eaters.
(b) Stupid.
(c) Ugly.
(d) Scavengers.

4. What does the old man eat to keep up his strength?
(a) Tacos the boy gave him.
(b) Raw tuna.
(c) The last of his bait.
(d) The man-of-war bird.

5. What does Santiago find in the dolphin's maw when he cuts it open?
(a) Two flying fish.
(b) A small turtle.
(c) A fish hook.
(d) A piece of the marlin's tail.

Short Answer Questions

1. Knowing what is coming as he approaches the island currents, what makeshift weapon does Santiago come up with?

2. What tells Santiago that he is becoming unclear in the head?

3. As Santiago keeps vigil over his line, what does he wish for?

4. How long had their last dry spell lasted before the old man and the boy caught some good fish?

5. Santiago recalls catching marlin that weighed over a thousand pounds. Why is this time different?

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